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‘Social entrepreneur’ puts her faith into action in Gilbert

The podcast   Guiding Growth: Conversations with Community Leaders  from the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, event and meeting venue Modern Moments and the Gilbert Independent/yourvalley.net …
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Hotworx has third Gilbert location

Hotworx opened a studio at 143 E. Germann Road, suite B- 107, Gilbert. It offers a virtually instructed exercise program created for users to experience the benefits of infrared heat absorption, …
Public safety

'Gilbert Goons' are gang, but no added charges warranted, investigation concludes

The Gilbert Goons are a criminal gang, a multiagency investigation has concluded, but there is insufficient evidence to submit additional charges of participating in or assisting a criminal street …
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Too Sweet Cakes bakery arrives in Gilbert

Too Sweet Cakes opened a location March 25 at 1727 E. Pecos Road, Gilbert. The bakery makes cakes, cupcakes, pastries and cookies and does catering. It also has two locations in Oregon and one in …
Development

Parking lot reduction OK’d for Virgin Galactic’s Mesa hangars

A Virgin Galactic facility for assembling next-generation Delta class spaceships at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport can have fewer parking spaces than required, a city board decided recently. The …
Robotics

Arizona teams honored in robotics competition

Teams from   AZFirst — an Arizona 501(c)3 organization supporting FIRST, or  For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology — took home top honors at the recent FIRST …
EDUCATION / TEEN SAFETY

Chandler schools principal reassigned after lawsuits filed

An educator who was named in a lawsuit against her school district has been reassigned after being placed on leave. Jamie Lander was placed on leave in mid-February, shortly after a lawsuit was …

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Transportation

Green bikes lanes coming to four Gilbert intersections

After soliciting feedback from residents for the past two years oon a green bike lane at Gilbert and Warner roads, a Gilbert pilot program is now moving forward. Gilbert's transportation …
Utilities

SRP sees nearly full reservoirs after two wet winters

Salt River Project's reservoirs are nearly full after captures plenty of water from what officials called two productive winters. Heading into summer - the Valley's heaviest use time on the …
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Arizona Autism opens Gilbert clinic

Arizona Autism has opened a new ABA therapy clinic at 6 7 5 N. Gilbert Road, suite 15 2 , Gilbert. It is a pediatric therapy agency that provides full spectrum pediatric care and assistive services …
Know Your Business

Sons' career choices prompt mom to start Teen Warrior Academy, Luxe Family Retreats

Your Name: Suzi Freeman Age: 50 Business Name: Teen Warrior Academy & Luxe Family Retreats Town: Gilbert Hours of operation: Varies Personal background highlights:  …
GATEWAY AIRPORT

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to see renovations, expansion of rental car area

As part of a 4-0 vote on a consent agenda during their April 16 meeting, the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority Board of Directors approved two measures that would allow for an expansion of the …
Health care

Banner employee donates kidney to close friend and colleague’s husband

Cory Collyar, a certified support assistant who works in the emergency room at Banner Gateway Medical Center,  donated his kidney April 1 to his longtime friend — who is also his …
Relocations

Feather Moon Healing moves into Zen Den of Gilbert

Feather Moon Healing opened in a studio at the Zen Den of Gilbert, 3651 E. Baseline Road, suite e223, Gilbert. Feather Moon is an alternative and holistic health service that offers integrative …
Government

Gilbert preparing pilot program on feral cats

Gilbert is developing a one-year pilot program to assist nonprofits with trap-neuter-return programs to address feral cats in town.   Gilbert Town Council asked staff at an April 16 study …
Entertainment

Senior living center hosts classic car show

Residents were revved up to see classic cars and trucks at the recent “Best in Show” event at The Watermark at Morrison Ranch.
Opinions with Civility
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Over the course of my 20-year career, I’ve learned that parents who suspect their children have autism are almost never wrong. These parents often worry about whether their child will …
More than $4 billion in Federal Pell Grants went unclaimed by the class of 2023 simply because they did not fill out the free application for Federal Financial Aid.
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
Hale Centre Theatre will pay tribute to iconic rock acts Fleetwood Mac and Tom Petty.

Hale concert features Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty tunes

Hale Centre Theater will have a tribute concert to two iconic rock acts, Fleetwood Mac and Tom Petty, in the Hale Concert Hall on April 25-May 11. Petty's career overlapped with Fleetwood …
The first session will be 4 to 6 p.m. and the second session is 7 to 9 p.m. The entry fee is $20 and includes six bingo cards, beverages and snacks

Proceeds from Friday bingo fundraiser to benefit My Hope Bag

Bingo for Boobies, a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization My Hope Bag, will be April 26 at Hilton Garden Inn, 7290 S. Price Road in Tempe. The first session will be 4 to 6 p.m. and the …
Verde at Cooley Station is holding a release party for the new Taylor Swift album, Tortured Poets Department.

Gilbert development hosting Taylor Swift release party

Verde at Cooley Station is calling for all Gilbert Swifties to celebrate all things Taylor Swift at The Next Era – Album Release Party from 5:30-8:30 p.m. April 19. The free event, …
Remington Butler, right, directed three spots that were nominated for awards at the 43rd Annual College Television Awards

Mesquite High alum from Gilbert earns three college TV award nominations

Mesquite High School alumnus Remington Butler has received three nominations for the Television Academy Foundation College Television Awards. The College Television Awards recognize and reward …
Gilbert police and fire departments will host a Public Safety Day for the special-needs community April 13.

Gilbert police, fire hosting special needs community at Public Safety Day

The special needs community is invited to attend Gilbert's inaugural   Public Safety Day   on Saturday, April 13. Public Safety Day is a Sensory Awareness Family Event designed to foster …
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